Vocational Schools in California

Browse 26 accredited career training schools in California. Compare programs, tuition, and accreditation.

Community College
⭐ 93

Los Angeles Trade-Technical College

📍 Los Angeles, CA

Founded 1925 as Frank Wiggins Trade School. Oldest of the 9 LACCD colleges. Strong apprenticeship pathways and industry ...

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Community College
⭐ 91

Long Beach City College

📍 Long Beach, CA

Viking Advantage program for incoming students. Strong healthcare programs including ADN, LVN, and medical imaging. Alte...

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Community College
⭐ 90

Fresno City College

📍 Fresno, CA

One of California's oldest two-year colleges, founded in 1910. HVAC, industrial controls, and telecommunications among t...

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Community College
⭐ 92

Mt. San Antonio College

📍 Walnut, CA

Top-ranked CA vocational school. 260+ degree and certificate programs. Majority of students under 24. Strong vet tech, c...

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Community College
⭐ 89

San Diego City College

📍 San Diego, CA

Oldest trade school in California, celebrating 100+ years. San Diego Promise Program for free tuition. CNC technology, c...

Nursing (RN)LVNMedical AssistingHVACElectrical
Community College
⭐ 90

City College of San Francisco

📍 San Francisco, CA

26,000+ students. Automotive technology a top certificate program with six specialties including hybrid/electric vehicle...

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Community College
⭐ 89

Cerritos College

📍 Norwalk, CA

Extensive automotive program with GM ASEP partnership. Multiple welding specialties including aerospace and pipe welding...

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Community College
⭐ 88

Glendale Community College

📍 Glendale, CA

Founded 1927. 25,000+ students. Two new learning facilities recently opened. Real estate, finance, and business administ...

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Community College
⭐ 89

Pasadena City College

📍 Pasadena, CA

Serves the San Gabriel Valley with 100+ career and technical programs. LVN program 12-month certificate. HVAC/R certifie...

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Vocational/Career College
⭐ 85

San Joaquin Valley College

📍 Visalia, CA

Private career college with multiple California campuses. Focused on career placement with hands-on training. Strong emp...

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Community College
⭐ 88

Santa Monica College

📍 Santa Monica, CA

One of the top transfer institutions in California. Free noncredit career programs for adults. Strong health sciences, e...

Nursing (RN)CNAMedical AssistingCosmetologyCulinary Arts
Community College
⭐ 88

Riverside City College

📍 Riverside, CA

Part of Riverside Community College District. Comprehensive CTE programs serving Inland Empire. Strong nursing, dental, ...

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Community College
⭐ 87

Chaffey College

📍 Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Serving the Inland Empire with campuses in Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, and Chino. Strong health sciences and public safet...

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Community College
⭐ 87

Bakersfield College

📍 Bakersfield, CA

Serving Kern County since 1913. Strong agricultural, energy, and healthcare programs. Vet tech and nursing programs part...

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Community College
⭐ 88

Sacramento City College

📍 Sacramento, CA

Part of Los Rios Community College District. Strong health sciences, culinary arts, and public safety programs serving t...

Nursing (RN)LVNCNADental HygieneRadiologic Technology
Community College
⭐ 86

San Bernardino Valley College

📍 San Bernardino, CA

Part of San Bernardino Community College District. Strong career technical programs serving the Inland Empire's diverse ...

Nursing (RN)LVNCNAMedical AssistingRadiologic Technology
Community College
⭐ 88

Fullerton College

📍 Fullerton, CA

Oldest community college in Orange County, founded 1913. Strong allied health, culinary, and trades programs serving Nor...

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Community College
⭐ 87

Orange Coast College

📍 Costa Mesa, CA

Part of Coast Community College District. Strong culinary, marine technology, and health sciences programs. One of the l...

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Community College
⭐ 87

Diablo Valley College

📍 Pleasant Hill, CA

Serving Contra Costa County. Strong transfer and career programs. Culinary arts and health sciences consistently among t...

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Community College
⭐ 86

San Jose City College

📍 San Jose, CA

Serving Silicon Valley's diverse community. Strong healthcare, automotive, and technology programs. Gateway for tech-adj...

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Community College
⭐ 87

Los Angeles Pierce College

📍 Woodland Hills, CA

Part of LACCD. One of the few community colleges with a 426-acre agricultural farm. Strong vet tech, health sciences, an...

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Community College
⭐ 89

Santa Rosa Junior College

📍 Santa Rosa, CA

Serving Sonoma County with a 90-acre winery and agricultural programs. 800+ EMT graduates annually. Strong viticulture, ...

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Community College
⭐ 86

Cuesta College

📍 San Luis Obispo, CA

Serving San Luis Obispo County on the Central Coast. Strong career programs with beautiful campus setting. Healthcare, c...

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Community College
⭐ 85

San Diego Miramar College

📍 San Diego, CA

Part of San Diego Community College District. San Diego Promise tuition-free for eligible students. Strong automotive, f...

AutomotiveWeldingIT/CybersecurityCriminal JusticeEMT/Paramedic
Community College
⭐ 84

Oxnard College

📍 Oxnard, CA

Ventura County college with its own regional fire academy. Strong firefighting, culinary, and healthcare programs servin...

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Continuing Education/Vocational
⭐ 87

San Diego College of Continuing Education

📍 San Diego, CA

Tuition-free noncredit career training for adults. Hands-on classes in skilled trades, healthcare, and technology. Part ...

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